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Data Rule
By Dickson Igwe
Now, the most successful societies in terms of social and economic measures are those with a clear vision. Arguably, vision derives from multiple origins: geography, culture, war, industry, science. These societies derive data and information as map from past to present, and projections for the future. Data and information are a central factor driving individual, organization and country to a vision founded in their specific history and geography.
2 new Board Chairpersons appointed: Ingrid A. Moses & Neville A. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While a Minister is requesting one Board Member at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) to resign, the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has appointed two new Board of Director Chairpersons.
VI rugby players to open season with friendly game in Puerto Rico
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Rugby players in the Virgin Islands are currently getting in shape for a friendly game against Puerto Rico later this month.
New OTs Minister Stephen J. Doughty to visit VI in early November
LONDON, England, UK- New Overseas Territories (Ots) Minister Stephen J. Doughty, MP is expected to visit the Virgin Islands (VI) in early November.
Chairman of BVIHSA Board Ron R. Potter asked to tender resignation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our news centre from sources familiar with the matter have said the Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority, Mr Ron R. Potter, has been asked by Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) to tender his resignation as Board Chairman.
VI Gov't partners with PAHO in Food Protection
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is partnering with the Pan American Health Organisation to reduce the burden of foodborne diseases in the Caribbean.
Health Ministry urges ‘honest discussions about suicide prevention’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development has said it is continuing its promotion of suicide awareness and is encouraging honest discussions about suicide prevention.
WINAIR seeking to increase service to VI- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following a recent courtesy call from team WINAIR headed by CEO Hans van de Velde, Acting Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), who holds the portfolio of Minister for Communications and Works, said he is looking forward to building a relationship with the airline to increase air access into the Territory.
Baroness Brown of Cambridge pledges support for VI on Climate Change
LONDON, England, UK- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D Wheatley (R7), along with some members of the Virgin Islands (VI) delegation currently in the United Kingdom (UK), held a meeting with the Chair of the Adaption Committee, Baroness Brown of Cambridge.
Willock to do Back-to-School event dubbed ‘3 Hours, 3 Schools, District 3’
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and Third District resident, Mr. Julian Willock, along with his Third District Committee, has announced their 2024 Back-to-School event.
Fake Govt ad in circulation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Members of the public are being cautioned against interacting with a fraudulent advertisement currently in circulation claiming to be a legitimate opportunity from the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports.
VI Men lose to SKN in 2nd CONCACAF Nations League match
GEORGETOWN, Cayman Islands- The Virgin Islands Senior Men’s Football team lost their CONCACAF Men’s Nations League Match against St. Kitts and Nevis on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 2-nil.
BVI Moves to be launched on Saturday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A new programme dubbed ‘BVI Moves’ will be launched by the Ministry of Health and Social Development on Saturday, September 14, 2024, during Caribbean Wellness Day celebrations.
ESHS received $2.5K from Adult Spell-Off organisers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) is the recipient of proceeds from this year’s VI Adult Spelling-Off Competition.
Ron R. Potter defends himself against 'smiling' during VG meeting accusation
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Mr Ron R. Potter has defended himself against claims that he was smirking and smiling during the community meeting in Virgin Gorda last weekend.
Upper-level trough affecting VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is currently experiencing unstable weather conditions caused by an upper-level trough.
Health Minister Hon Vincent O. Wheatley to attend OECS Meetings in St Kitts & Nevis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) will attend the 9th OECS Council of Ministers: Human and Social Development and the inaugural meeting of the Joint Council of Ministers: Health, Human and Social Development and Education in St Kitts and Nevis.
Nursing shortage will continue without improved compensation packages- Ron R. Potter
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Mr Ron R. Potter says the issue of the shortage of nurses, doctors and other health services staff will continue if compensation packages are not improved.
VI/UK high-profile meetings have begun
LONDON, England, UK- The Virgin Islands (VI) delegation currently in the United Kingdom (UK) have begun their high-profile meetings.
‘I live here also’- Hon Wheatley to VG residents
CHURCH HILL ROAD, Virgin Gorda, VI- Minster for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has told the people of Virgin Gorda he understands their pain, being also a resident of the sister island.
Carrot Bay 10K set for Sept 14
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Race 3 in the BVI Runners 10k fun run series with 5k option will be this Saturday September 14, 2024, at 6.30 AM.
Ebenezer Thomas Primary turns 50 with new houses, mascot & motto
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ebenezer Thomas Primary School brought in the new academic year and its 50th anniversary with all things new as the school unveiled a new mascot, motto and school houses.
Caught between the CoI & Vote of No Confidence
Alred C. Frett
The Seasons may Change, but the Reasons remain:
September is a month of seasonal change, and without Holidays, but our social problems and challenges continue... We fuss and lament about bad Roads and Governmental Services, as if we forgot the root reasons for the problems... Even Bad Governments are good at making empty promises, and the VI and UK Governments are no exceptions; they are fully aware that nothing but excuses will be delivered.
The oath & pledge 'are not just words'- Gov Pruce tells new British Citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Thirty-Six (36) individuals are now registered as British Citizens after having been previously Naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens.
Minister for Education to attend OECS Meeting in St Kitts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) will attend the 9th OECS Council of Ministers of Education meetings in St Kitts from Tuesday, September 10 to Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Peter Haycraft T10 Tournament bowls off Sept 15
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- The annual Peter Haycraft T10 Cricket Tournament is set to bowl off September 15, 2024 at the Greenland Recreation Ground.
Vehicles collide @ Sleepy Hill
SLEEPY HILL, Tortola, VI- At least three vehicles, including a large bus, were involved in a collision in the area of Tortola known as Sleepy Hill this morning, September 9, 2024.
'Clinics need to have separated budgets'- Dr June M. Samuel
CHURCH HILL ROAD, Virgin Gorda, VI- The need for clinics across the territory to have their separate budget allocation was one of the topics of discussion during a community meeting at St Mary’s Episcopal Church Hall in Virgin Gorda on Saturday, September 6, 2024.
‘Fantastic turnout’ @ D4 Back to School Fair!
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- It was more than just a back-to-school giveaway but a wholesome programme for the children when the Fourth District Back to School Fair was held at the Bandstand in Long Bush on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
79 Naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Seventy-Nine (79) individuals were welcomed as newly Naturalised British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) following a brief ceremony held at Government House on August 29, 2024.
Independence: ‘I’ve always been having a conversation with the people’- Premier
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Amidst the narrative by some that the Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government is seeking to force independence on them and not speaking to the people about it, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said he has always been having the conversation with the people.
Hon Kye M. Rymer is Acting Premier & Minister of Finance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) is the man temporarily steering the ship of the Virgin Islands, as both Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and the Deputy Premier, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), are on duty travel.
80 Public Officers complete customer service training
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Eighty (80) Public Officers from various offices have completed a Customer Service Training Course facilitated by the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI).
Premier encourages thankfulness as VI remembered Hurricane Irma
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D Wheatley (R7) has called on Virgin Islanders to be thankful for the ability to rebuild their lives and the Territory as he reflected on the seventh anniversary of the passage of category 5 Hurricane Irma.
Future Fund application now open through Governor's Office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-Applications for the Future Fund is now being accepted by the Governor’s Office until September 20, 2024.
USVI: Man sentenced to 30 Years for shooting that killed daughter & injured mother
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. CROIX, USVI- Twenty-four-year-old Jiovani Smith was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the second-degree homicide of Selena Chitolie, a crime that occurred on May 15, 2020.
Put country before party politics- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Honourable Myron V Walwyn (R6) has called on Virgin Islanders to put country first as the Opposition seeks to bring a Motion of No Confidence against Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D Wheatley.
Female body found at sea, male still missing
Jost van Dyke, VI- The body of a female was discovered at sea off Jost van Dyke on Thursday night, September 5, 2024 by Marine Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR).
Temporary Road Closure
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) wishes to inform he public that the Fish Bay public road is closed temporarily today, September 7, 2024, due to an oil spill on the road.
Statistical Data Drives Prosperity
By Dickson Igwe
The second of two articles seeks to discover why the most productive societies utilize data, especially statistical data, to drive prosperity.
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